Craig Kimbrel RUMORS & NEWS

WEEI Boston
"Although it’s not a surprise, the Red Sox will go into the postseason with Craig Kimbrel as their closer.
Kimbrel was shaky down the stretch as the right-hander allowed six earned runs in his last four appearances, which included six walks over three innings.
His biggest meltdown came last..."
October 05

The Score
"The Boston Red Sox expect All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel back much sooner than anticipated.
Kimbrel underwent surgery to repair a medial meniscus tear in his left knee July 11 and was handed a three-to-six week timeline for recovery, with a mid-August return appearing realistic. "
July 25

Boston Herald
"Maybe the 3-6 week estimate for Craig Kimbrel's absence will prove to be on the shorter side.
The rehabbing Red Sox closer on Sunday or Monday is to throw his first bullpen since undergoing surgery on his left knee. A second bullpen would follow and if all goes well, could lead into a rehab..."
July 23

ESPN
"Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel will have surgery Monday to repair cartilage in his left knee and will miss 3-6 weeks, the team announced Saturday.
Kimbrel was unavailable Friday night for the ninth inning of a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays after tweaking his left knee during pregame..."
July 09

ESPN
"Based on his performance this season, Boston Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel admitted he was "a little surprised" to be selected to pitch in the All-Star Game.
Now, it appears he won't be able to.
Kimbrel was unavailable Friday night in the ninth inning of a 6-5 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays..."
July 09